CURRENT MISSION

My Mission is to see places as a traveler, not a tourist

ABOUT ME

My name is Melanie, I am a 20 college student. My majors are Hispanic Studies and Women's Studies. I speak spanish and write performance poetry. I am trying to explore the world in a meaningful and respectful way.

PHILOSOPHY

It is possible to treat people with respect. It is possible to have meaningful disagreements and wonderful conversations. Everyone has something to offer.
I live my life to be happy and fulfilled, I find this fulfillment through helping others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am a new member, looking to partake in the system first as a visitor, and later on in life when I have my own couch, give back.

Interests

Eating delicious foods, music, outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming. Having interesting conversations.

• poetry
• performing arts
• flying
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• rock climbing
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: The Princess Bride, Into the wild, Slumdog Millionaire
Music: Third Eye Blind, Brand New
Books: 1984

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbing Pyramids, community service in Italy, flip on the flying trapeeze, got published

Teach, Learn, Share

Sex should not determine the rights and/or priveledges of an individual